$5 Thin Mints? The Changing Economics of Girl Scout Cookies

Cookie lovers who plan to stock up on Thin Mints, Samoas and Trefoils this year might feel a pinch in their wallets depending on where they buy them.

And a price hike for Girl Scout cookies in some regions is only one change taking place as the annual selling season gets under way. In addition, some scouts’ families are feeling extra pressure to rack up sales following a change in selling practices in some areas.

Cookie Inflation

Girl Scout cookie inflation has hit Southern California, where local councils in San Diego, Orange County and Greater Los Angeles have raised the price of a box to $5 from $4, following the example of San Francisco’s local council last year.